Madelene's Magnificent Match Play Masterpiece
Sweden's Sagstrom dazzles Las Vegas, claiming her long-awaited LPGA comeback win
Augusta, Georgia - In the dazzling glow of Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek Golf Course, Madelene Sagstrom wrote her comeback story in sparkling style, clinching her second LPGA victory at the 2025 T-Mobile Match Play presented by MGM Rewards—her first Tour triumph since 2020.
It had been precisely 1,897 days of perseverance, patience, and relentless drive since Sagstrom last hoisted an LPGA trophy, making her stunning 7-0-0 week in Vegas all the sweeter. The 32-year-old Swede, an established figure on the LPGA Tour and a four-time European Solheim Cup team stalwart, navigated through fierce competition, etching her name as the first European to capture this prestigious match play title.
"I never stopped believing this day would come again," Sagstrom shared after the emotional victory. "Each season, each tournament, every swing—it was all about getting back here, feeling this joy again."
Joining elite company, Sagstrom becomes just the eighth Swede to win multiple LPGA titles, stepping into a lineage that includes legendary Annika Sorenstam and current stars like Anna Nordqvist. And while the $300,000 winner's cheque and 500 valuable Race to the CME Globe points are welcome rewards, this victory speaks volumes about Sagstrom’s tenacity and unwavering self-belief.
Sagstrom, who turned pro in 2015 after an illustrious college career at Louisiana State University and a dominant season on the Epson Tour in 2016, had weathered a tough spell since her maiden win at the 2020 Gainbridge LPGA. Yet, on a crisp Nevada afternoon, her game spoke louder than words, displaying power, precision, and a mental toughness that saw off challenges round after round.
What's next for Sagstrom? With confidence restored and momentum firmly behind her, it's clear that her story is far from over. The LPGA Tour's oldest champion in 2025 has set the stage for a season filled with potential and excitement. As Sagstrom herself put it best: "This is just the beginning of something special."